apoptosis
his expression was priceless; he'd never expected you, you of all people to betray him. you'd saved his life over and over again, so why turn your gun on him now of all times?
his life was your savings, and you were going to make a withdrawal.
it's all a setup, you realised. everything had been planned, meticulously thought out, in order to reach this very outcome. you were no more than a pawn, being manipulated. you were a pawn, and you had forgotten your place.
the betrayal should leave you with an ache in your chest, but all you feel is the void settling into your ribcage.